GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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WordMeaning
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
residualremainder
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
quotidianoccurring every day
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
solicitto make petition to : entreat
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says